India-Iran Pact on Seafarers
On 22nd August, 2022, India and Iran signed a MoU to mutually recognise certificates of competency for unlimited voyages by seafarers from both countries.
Key Points
- It aims to facilitate the movement of seafarers from the two countries.
- The MoU has been signed as per the provisions of International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch Keeping for Seafarers (1978).
- The role of Chabahar as a trade multiplier for the region was highlighted by the Union Minister at the meeting as the potential of the port to act as a swift, economical trade conduit between Central Asia and South Asia, even ....

